Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan

This sounds like a delightful and heartwarming romantic comedy novel! Here’s a summary based on the details provided:

Ali Morris is a professional organizer who excels at tidying up other people’s lives while her own feels completely disarrayed. Following the recent losses of her mother and her husband leaving her, Ali has been navigating life in a comfortable but stagnant routine, often avoiding anything that might shake up her world.

However, everything changes when Ali decides to take a chance on herself by stepping out of her comfort zone—literally, by wearing pants with hardware and taking off her wedding ring. It’s during this newfound boldness that she encounters Ethan, albeit through a humorous and unexpected introduction involving her dog.

Ethan’s presence in Ali’s life feels like a serendipitous turn. He sees her beyond her messy circumstances, appreciating her newfound courage and resilience. Despite Ali’s initial hesitation to complicate her life further, especially as a newly single mom, Ethan’s charm and their shared chemistry make a summer romance seem both appealing and potentially transformative.

As Ali navigates this unexpected relationship, she discovers new facets of herself—a younger, braver version that she thought she had lost. Together, Ali and Ethan embark on a journey that challenges Ali to confront her past, embrace her present, and consider the possibilities of a future that she once thought was out of reach.

Filled with humor, heart, and the promise of personal growth, this novel explores the joys and uncertainties of second chances in both love and life, making it a perfect summer read that leaves readers rooting for Ali’s journey toward self-discovery and happiness.